Project Manager - ESOP-Driven Electrical Projects

Border States Industries, Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Border States Industries, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of complex customer projects in the electrical distribution sector.

You will interpret specifications, determine material strategies, and resolve critical issues, acting as primary decision-maker on scope and profitability. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant delivery, profitability, and timely responses to customer needs, pricing, products,

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
• 3+ years of prior customer service, quotation or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and make decisions on complex project and technical issues.
• Experience managing project financials, pricing strategies, and vendor negotiations.
• Proven ability to interpret technical specifications and develop project execution strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications; supplier pricing policies preferred; familiarity with Windows and SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Demand Gen & Distribution Leaders, and sales staff to develop project execution strategies, establish priorities, and ensure alignment with sales and profitability objectives.
• Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, data Telco, HV industrial, commercial, or residential construction and industrial.
• Oversees customer support activities and provides direction on issue resolution, ensuring alignment with project requirements and business objectives such as expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services.
• Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
• Develops and manages project schedules, ensuring adherence to specifications and proactively adjusting plans based on evolving risks and customer needs.
• Monitors vendor performance and alerts appropriate stakeholders of potential problems.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent judgment

Vendor negotiations

Pricing strategies

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Border States Industries, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic planning, coordination, and execution of complex customer projects in the electrical distribution sector.

You will interpret specifications, determine material strategies, and resolve critical issues, acting as primary decision-maker on scope and profitability. You will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant delivery, profitability, and timely responses to customer needs, pricing, products,